Re: Tree help

Posted by John A. on September 08, 2005 at 21:04:13 from (65.161.170.18):

In Reply to: Tree help posted by memmo on September 08, 2005 at 12:36:44:

Memmo, I like Txguy have transplanted too many trees to count.
Too determine what size root ball you need doo this....@ the 6in grade line. or in laymans terms 6 ins above the soil line determine the diameter of the trunk. if dthe trunk is 3ins then the correct size root ball is 3 feet.
The rule of thumb is for every inch of diameter on the trunk then you need 1ft of root mass. Here in Texas later fall to late spring is optimum for plant and or transplanting trees.
We do not bother with what direction N is, it has no bearing on the tree what so ever. We turn the tree so that it is the most astecically appealing to the new location it is being planted. We just make sure it is perpendiculat as possible.
A 3/4 ft tree should never know it got moved. Keep it watered very,very,well. The tree to be dug nees watering if you are already in a drought situation before you dig. The soil in the rootball should hold together reasonably well when yoy dig it. Wrap the rootball with burlap after you get it out or before if you are haveing problems with it. Depending ou your soil type.
After planting, water the tree frequiently to avoid Shock. Remember for the next 2 yrs you hace a really big "potted plant" next summer water about every other day!
Be careful and gentle with it and you should do just fine. Hope this helps.
Later,
John A.

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